Dexter: Resurrection season 2 trailer lands on show’s 20th anniversary

Paramount+ released the first full trailer for Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 on 1 October 2026, exactly 20 years after the original Dexter premiered, ahead of the show’s 30 October return.

TL;DR

• Paramount+ dropped the first full season 2 trailer on the franchise’s 20th anniversary.
• Dexter faces two new killers, plus a midlife crisis.
• Season 2 premieres 30 October, and UK viewers get it on Paramount+ the same day.

What the Dexter: Resurrection season 2 trailer shows

Michael C. Hall, who stars as Dexter Morgan, is caught between two new murderers in the footage, according to Deadline.

The trailer also shows Dexter dealing with a midlife crisis. An earlier 40-second teaser, per Big Country News Connection, showed him getting an eye exam and sharpening weapons.

Brian Cox and Dan Stevens play the new killers

Brian Cox, the Emmy-winning Succession actor, plays Don Frampt, the New York Ripper, according to Deadline. Frampt is a serial killer who terrorised the city years ago.

Dan Stevens plays Owen Stark, the Five Borough Killer, the season’s second major threat. Gabriel Luna also joins as a third killer, Ray Ballard, known as the Sleepy-Eyed Stranger.

Harrison, Quinn and other returning faces

Jack Alcott returns as Harrison Morgan, with James Remar back as Harry Morgan, according to the season 2 announcement. Desmond Harrington has been promoted to series regular as Joey Quinn, Deadline reported.

Paramount+ describes the season as Dexter and Harrison’s darkest chapter yet, according to Dread Central. New episodes will roll out weekly through December.

4.4 million multiplatform viewers in Season 1’s first seven days Source: Variety

Dexter: Resurrection season 2 UK release date and where to watch

UK viewers can stream season 2 on Paramount+ from Friday 30 October 2026, according to Geektown.

Paramount+ says the season requires its Premium plan. That source gives no UK price, so check the Paramount+ UK site for current Premium pricing. If you’re building a Paramount+ watchlist, we also covered the Mobland season 2 trailer and premiere date.

There is a British angle on screen too. Cox is Scottish and Stevens is English, so two of the season’s biggest villains are played by UK-born actors.

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